Town Creek WS Str # 1
Key Takeaway
Town Creek WS Str # 1 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 93.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,345 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 11.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 258 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,230 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02153 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Lafayette
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Town Creek WS Str # 1?
Town Creek WS Str # 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Town Creek WS Str # 1?
Town Creek WS Str # 1 is owned by City of Lafayette (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Town Creek WS Str # 1 built?
Town Creek WS Str # 1 was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Town Creek WS Str # 1?
Town Creek WS Str # 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Town Creek WS Str # 1?
Town Creek WS Str # 1 has a dam height of 44 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Town Creek WS Str # 1 last inspected?
Town Creek WS Str # 1 was last inspected on March 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.